Before The Keys

2 days before everything happened, Kurosu Shiba went to Neko High School. He lived a happy, normal life, until the following day. The following day, Kurosu was being followed around and was attacked multiple times. Over and over again. And that was in the morning before school. When they stopped beating him, they left to school leaving a note if anyone found his body. But nobody would find the body, or the note.

Kurosu crumpled the note up and threw it out and walked to school just like that and his friend, Issei Aoi ran to him and asked, "Are you ok Kurosu?"

Kurosu answered, "I'll live."

Issei said, "No you won't. We need to get you to the nurse."

Kurosu said, "No, that's too much of a hassle for my body."

Bunta Nissan ran to Kurosu as well and said, "We're taking you to the nurse, now."

Kurosu asked, "Why go so far? It's a long walk there."

Bunta asked, "Does it look like you're in the position to talk right now? You're bleeding all over your body."

Kurosu said, "OK. Take me to the nurse if you want."

Bunta said, "I still can't believe that you're still a first year after 4 years in this school. I'm a third year student with 5 years in this school."

Kurosu smiled and said, "I know. I don't know why either. But this is interesting."

Issei asked, "Why do you say that Kurosu?"

Kurosu answered, "Because he's been here for 5 years and I've been here for 4 years and I'm still stuck in the 1st year. It's pretty interesting if you think."

Bunta said, "He's lazy as hell."

Issei said, "I know that already. I've been in the same class as him for 2 years. This is the 2nd year."

Kurosu said, "Hurry up and get me to the nurse man. I'm about to pass out here."

They heard that and started running and the men that attacked him stared at them carrying him and said, "No one got to him and read the note. He's forcing himself to get here. That man is a monster."

Justin James asked, "Why'd it come down to this?"

Hector James answered, "We let it. We should have did it on the street instead of in an alleyway."

Henry Santos said, "Just as Hector says. After school, we will do it right."

Kurosu's eyes started closing and Bunta said, "Stay with us man. I won't allow you to fall asleep."

Kurosu heard that and said, "Man, you have to force my eyes open. I can't hold them open any longer."

Issei heard that and said, "Run faster."

Bunta said, "I agree."

They started running faster and got to the nurse's office and Mrs. Fujihara saw them carrying him and asked, "What happened to you this time Kurosu?"

Kurosu didn't answer because he was asleep and Bunta said, "This sucks. He's asleep."

Mrs. Fujihara said, "Leave him to me. I'll take good care of him."

They said, "OK. See you in class later Kurosu."

Mrs. Fujihara watched them leave and said, "You need to wake up Kurosu. I never saw anything this bad before. It's like you were beaten to death. You need to tell me what happened so I could report this to the principal."

Kurosu was asleep still and Mrs. Fujihara started shaking him and Kurosu's eyes opened and said, "I'm awake. I think."

Mrs. Fujihara asked, "What happened to you Kurosu? This is the worst beating that I've seen in years."

Kurosu laughed and stopped and said, "That hurts too much. Don't make me laugh. All I know is that I've been followed home and here starting yesterday after school. And there are 3 guys, that's all I know."

Mrs. Fujihara said, "You were attacked by 3 guys this morning and last night."

Kurosu answered, "Yep. The worst 2 days of my life. I bet you that they'll attack again. But after school."

Mrs. Fujihara asked, "Are you awake enough to walk to the office?"

Kurosu answered, "I'm awake. But I can't move my body right now. That's how much pain I'm in right now."

Mrs. Fujihara heard that and said, "OK. I'll clean your wounds and send you to class. OK."

Kurosu asked, "How are you going to do that?"

Mrs. Fujihara answered, "By using a wheelchair of course. How dumb are you?"

Kurosu answered, "Failed the 1st year of this school 3 times and now I'm a 4th year here in the 1st year class."

Mrs. Fujihara laughed and said, "That's a smart move. You just love seeing me don't you."

Kurosu said, "Can't help it. I'm a wimp as well."

Mrs. Fujihara said, "I know that. But soon, you won't be."

Kurosu heard that and asked, "What do you mean by that Mrs. Fujihara?"

Mrs. Fujihara answered, "You'll find out later."

Kurosu said, "I'll find out later. Why not now?"

Mrs. Fujihara answered, "Because I don't want to tell you anything about it."

Kurosu heard that and said, "Interesting. You really are a piece of work."

Mrs. Fujihara said, "So are you. I know that you love me."

Kurosu said, "Shut up."

Mrs. Fujihara started cleaning the blood off of his body and said, "You got pretty dirty man."

Kurosu said, "If you say so."

Mrs. Fujihara said, "You'll find out tomorrow as I said before. You'll be happy. There's already a school being made for your kind of people. That you're about to become."

Kurosu said, "Really."

Mrs. Fujihara picked up her tablet and searched up the schools name and said, "It's going to be called Hen'i Academy. Also meaning, Transmutation Academy. A school for all the weird people go in. They saw the future and you'll be going there. I bet you that."

Kurosu said, "Yippee. I get to fail in a different school."

Mrs. Fujihara smiled and said, "You don't give a damn about school right."

Kurosu said, "I wouldn't say that. I make friends in school."

Mrs. Fujihara finished cleaning the blood and took the wheelchair out and asked, "Why have you gotten yourself into this mess?"

Kurosu answered, "I don't know."

Mrs. Fujihara pushed the wheelchair to classroom 1-B and as soon as they got there, Mrs. Fujihara knocked on the door and the teacher opened the door and saw Kurosu in the wheelchair and said, "Come on in Kurosu."

Kurosu smiled a little and then fell asleep again and Mrs. Fujihara said, "If he ever falls asleep in class, shake him till he opens his eyes up."

Mrs. Shiba said, "Got it."

Mrs. Shiba rolled him to his desk and as soon as she stopped him at his desk, Kurosu's body fell on to the desk and Mrs. Shiba grabbed his body and started shaking him and a minute later, Kurosu woke up and said, "I'm awake. What did I miss?"

Mrs. Shiba answered, "The entire first half of school is what you missed. What have you been doing in the nurses office for so long?"

Kurosu answered, "Sleeping, getting myself cleaned up. And all that good stuff."

Everyone heard that and said, "You were having sex with the nurse."

Kurosu laughed and asked, "Who do you think I am? Plus, I don't have enough power to do that right now."

Mrs. Shiba walked to the front of the class and started teaching again and as soon as the bell rang, Kurosu sat there for awhile and Mrs. Fujihara asked, "How do you feel?"

Kurosu answered, "Not that bad. How do you feel?"

Mrs. Fujihara asked, "Why are you asking me that?"

Kurosu answered, "I always trouble you. How do you feel?"

Mrs. Fujihara answered, "Not that good, not that bad. It's between the 2."

Kurosu said, "Is that so."

Mrs. Shiba asked, "Are you ready to go home Kurosu?"

Kurosu answered, "Yep."

Mrs. Fujihara said, "I'll take the wheelchair."

Kurosu stood up and said, "You can have it. I can feel my body again."

Mrs. Fujihara said, "I never thought that you had a son Maya. But he's an asshole."

Maya said, "I agree, but it's worth it."

They started walking home and then Hector, Justin and Henry saw that Kurosu wasn't alone and said, "Dammit, he's not alone. Attack both of them."

Kurosu heard that and they ran toward them and Henry smiled and attacked Maya and Kurosu saw her fall to the ground and Kurosu stopped moving and Hector asked, "Why won't you run pussy? You can't even hurt a fly."

They started laughing and Kurosu asked, "Why should I run after you hit my mom? A teacher in the school. You should be glad that I didn't tell the nurse your real names. Hector and Justine James and Henry Santos."

They heard that and said, "You bastard. You're mocking us."

Kurosu lifted his mother up and Maya asked, "Why are you carrying me Kurosu?"

Kurosu answered, "You got knocked out."

Maya heard that and saw the bodies on the ground and asked, "What did you do?"

Kurosu answered, "I knocked them out."

Maya saw the blood on his hand and said, "Put me down."

Kurosu did and Maya said, "Now let's go home."

They walked home and the next day changed a lot of people's lives. People woke up with a keyhole in there chests. But no one knows why or how.

2: The New World
The New World

When Kurosu and Maya woke up the next morning, they were naked and they didn't know why because they had clothes on before they went to sleep and Kurosu sat up and said, "She was right. How'd she know that I would have it?"

Maya walked into Kurosu's room and asked, "What happened to our clothes Kurosu?"

Kurosu asked, "Why are you asking me? I lost my clothes too. But if you look at your chest, you might find your answer."

Maya said, "This keyhole looking thing in our chest."

Kurosu said, "That's what I think it is."

Maya said, "It can't be possible."

A man that is working for Hen'i Academy rung the doorbell and they said, "Uh, what are we going to do? We don't have any clothes."

Kurosu said, "Just go down and open the door casually. And if that person wants to come in, I can't help you there. You have to think smart there."

Maya said, "I'm scared. You open the door."

Kurosu said, "OK. We'll both go."

They walked to the front door and opened it and peaked out and Thomas Tremor asked, "Are you Kurosu Shiba?"

Kurosu answered, "Yes I am. And this is my mother."

Maya said, "Hello."

Thomas said, "OK. I'm Thomas Tremor. The principal at Hen'i Academy. Why is she hiding?"

Kurosu answered, "She doesn't like it when other people see her naked."

Thomas heard that and said, "She has a keyhole as well. It's only supposed to be in kids that get beaten."

Maya asked, "Does yesterday count?"

Kurosu asked, "And the day before that?"

Thomas answered, "Yes it does. Why do you ask?"

Kurosu answered, "We were attacked by the same people."

Thomas asked, "May I come in? It's cold as hell out here man."

Kurosu stared at Maya and Maya shook her head left and right and Kurosu started laughing and said, "Come on in."

Maya yelled, "No. Don't come in."

Kurosu said, "If you really don't want him to see you naked, get away from the door."

Thomas said, "She can't do that. If she wants to put her clothes on again, she has to talk with me."

Maya heard that and grabbed Kurosu and yelled, "Do something idiot."

Kurosu said, "Can you wait out here for a moment?"

Thomas said, "Sure thing."

Kurosu walked her into the living room and said, "OK. Stay here. I'm going to bring him in here. So he has 1 less place to look at. All he'll be able to see is your boobs. That's it. I promise."

Maya heard that and said, "OK. You'll regret this later."

Kurosu said, "OK. I really don't care."

Kurosu walked to the door and opened it completely and said, "Come with me. I calmed her down a little bit."

Thomas said, "Thank you. It's cold out there."

Kurosu said, "That's you. I feel perfectly warm."

They walked to the living room and Maya grabbed Kurosu and pulled him to sit next to her and Kurosu made a face and Thomas asked, "Are you ok Kurosu?"

Kurosu answered, "I just sat on my balls hard as hell."

Maya hugged him and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to."

Kurosu said, "It's ok mom. Talk to us about why you are here."

Thomas said, "I'm Thomas Tremor, the principal at Hen'i Academy, which also means Transmutation Academy. This is the 3rd house that I've been in today. And there parents aren't like you. You 2 are different somehow. Take a key, any key."

Kurosu picked first and asked, "What now?"

Thomas answered, "Try to use it in your chest."

Kurosu asked, "What if it doesn't work?"

Thomas answered, "Then you are no ordinary Transformer."

Kurosu tried to put the key in the keyhole and it wouldn't go in and Thomas said, "Please try Mrs. Shiba. With the same 1."

Maya took it and slowly put it close to the keyhole and then as soon as it touched the keyhole, it flew out of her hands and Thomas saw that and said, "You 2 can't be the strongest."

Maya said, "Strongest."

Kurosu said, "That sucks."

Thomas took out the only 2 keys that would fit in them and said, "Here, try these."

Kurosu took the green 1 that looked like a dragon and Maya took the white 1 that looked like a goddess and they put the key in the keyhole and twisted it and Kurosu turned into a dragon and Maya turned into a goddess and Thomas said, "This is amazing. School starts tomorrow. I hope that you 2 know Henry Santos, Hector and Justin James."

They said, "We know them."

Thomas said, "They'll be your first opponents. It's a 2 on 3 match."

They stared at each other and said, "OK. I'm not a teacher anymore."

Thomas said, "Nope. I'm sorry. But you'll meet a lot of kids though. They might be perverts, so be on your watch guys."

They said, "Yessir."

Mayumi Saeki called Thomas and asked, "Is this Thomas Tremor?"

Thomas answered, "Yes it is. I'm busy right now."

Mayumi said, "Yeah, the military is here looking for a kid named Kurosu Shiba."

Thomas said, "What? The military is looking for him."

Mayumi said, "Yep. That's what I said. He's with you."

Thomas said, "I'm afraid so. This New World is going to torture people. I guarantee it."

Mayumi asked, "Where are you now? The Shiba's household."

Thomas said, "Yep. It's heavily guarded."

Kurosu said, "It's been heavily guarded for years. Because we don't know how to protect ourselves from anything."

The squadron that was at the school heard that and said, "The Shiba's household. OK. We're going there now."

They drove to Shiba's house and saw the walls and Kurosu opened the door and Thomas saw them as well and Maya asked, "Why are you looking outside?"

Kurosu answered, "Take a look yourself."

She came and appeared behind them and saw the military humvees and asked, "Why are they here?"

Guard Shimon appeared in front of them and said, "Lord Shiba, they're here to talk to you."

Kurosu said, "Let them in."

Guard Shimon asked, "Are you sure?"

Kurosu answered, "Yep. Let them in."

Guard Shimon yelled, "Open the gates."

Kurosu stared at Thomas and asked, "How'd you get passed the guards?"

Thomas answered, "I'm scared of guns. So I went to a part of the wall where there aren't any guards and climbed that wall."

Maya said, "So you're trespassing."

Thomas said, "I apologize."

The humvees drove to the front of the house and Kurosu stared at them and then walked into the house and sat down in the living room and Butler Jensen asked, "What's wrong sir?"

Kurosu answered, "Nothing."

They appeared inside and Butler Jensen said, "He's waiting in the living room."

Thomas said, "They are here."

Kurosu said, "Have a seat."

Maya said, "Anywhere is good enough."

Major Honami Aoi said, "Do as he says."

They sat down and Kurosu said, "Welcome to the Shiba's household. This is my mom. I'm Kurosu Shiba and this is Thomas somebody."

Honami laughed and said, "Thomas somebody. That's funny."

3: Talking to the Military
Talking to the Military

Kurosu asked, "What brings the military here?"

Honami answered, "I came to ask a favor of you."

Kurosu asked, "What is this favor that you want to ask?"

Honami answered, "Join the military Kurosu. We could use people like you."

Maya heard that and said, "I don't want him to join the military."

Kurosu said, "I agree with her."

Honami heard that and said, "Second Lieutenant Ryuuya Snyder, come here please."

Ryuuya walked in and asked, "What is it ma'am?"

Honami answered, "Tell them the responsibilities of being a soldier in our corps."

Ryuuya said, "The Transforming Squad is what we're called Kurosu. We fight the military squads from the other countries only if they are sent at us. We also fight crime like police officers. We only fight the people that are using there transformations for bad use. We don't go up against the civilians that don't possess transformation powers. That is what we do."

Maya heard that and Thomas asked, "Would that disturb school hours?"

Honami answered, "Only if we need him then."

Ryuuya stared at Maya and said, "Ma'am, I think that we could use her as well. She's strong just like him."

Honami said, "She's a Goddess and he's a Dragon. Are they strong?"

Thomas answered, "They're 2 of many legendaries. But this year, only 2 legendaries were made."

Honami said, "Only 2 were made."

Thomas said, "Yep. I still have 5 more houses to go to. So get yourselves acquainted guys."

Kurosu said, "OK. Jensen, show him the way outta here."

Jensen said, "Yessir."

Maya said, "Thank you."

Ryuuya saw them and Jensen walked him to the door and opened it for him and said, "See you later. And thank you for coming."

Thomas said, "No problem."

Maya said, "This should be a fun time."

Kurosu said, "If you say so."

Maid Klinge asked, "May I get you any drinks?"

Honami answered, "Nope."

Ryuuya asked, "Do you have any soda?"

Kurosu nodded and Klinge answered, "Yessir. Would you like some?"

Ryuuya answered, "Yeah. Any kind will do."

Klinge said, "Yessir."

Kurosu said, "So what were we talking about."

Honami answered, "What we were for."

Ryuuya said, "I don't remember anymore. By the way, would you both like to join us?"

Maya asked, "Does that ruin my sleep with Kurosu?"

Honami answered, "I'm afraid so."

Maya started crying and said, "I don't want to work with them."

Kurosu said, "OK. Then I will. I could use some fun for once."

Ryuuya said, "Sounds like he's a worthy person."

Honami said, "Only 1 men can tell if he's worthy or not. And he's not you. Captain Akane Shibata, come here please."

Akane ran in and asked, "What's wrong boss?"

Honami stared at him and asked, "Is he worthy of being a soldier?"

Akane heard that and stared at Kurosu and walked toward him and started touching him all over his body and Maya asked, "What is she doing?"

Honami answered, "Analyzing his body to see if he's worthy to be a soldier."

Maya heard that and Akane let go and then walked in front of him and stared at his head and asked, "Why are you so strong?"

Kurosu answered, "I workout."

Akane asked, "How long do you workout a day?"

Kurosu answered, "6 hours a day."

Maya said, "He can lift over 700 pounds. And squats 1000 pounds."

Ryuuya said, "See, my opinion is right. He's perfect to be a soldier."

Akane said, "He's a soldier without the transformation magic stuff."

She got closer to him and stared at his eyes and Kurosu said, "Please get away from my face."

Akane said, "Sorry, can't do that. This is part of the process."

Kurosu heard that and said, "Yippee."

Honami said, "Don't worry Kurosu, it's almost over."

Maya said, "I doubt that."

Akane smiled and then lowered her head and went closer to his head and kissed him and Honami said, "That's unexpected. That's not even part of the process."

Maya saw that and said, "Why won't he kiss me?"

Kurosu's girlfriend appeared at the gate and Guard Michelle asked, "How may I help you?"

Miyuki Fujihara answered, "I came to speak with Kurosu about tonight. Before I go to a transforming school."

Guard Michelle said, "Ask the sir if he wants to talk to her."

Guard Shimon said, "Yes ma'am."

Guard Shimon ran to the door and knocked and Jensen opened it up and asked, "How may I help you?"

Guard Shimon answered, "There's a girl here to talk to Kurosu."

Jensen said, "Hold up."

Guard Shimon said, "OK."

Jensen walked to the living room and saw Akane kissing Kurosu and said, "Sir."

Kurosu heard that and Akane got off of him and Kurosu asked, "Who is it?"

Jensen answered, "There's some girl in the front of the house wanting to speak with you."

Kurosu heard that and stood up and said, "Let's see who it is before I kill myself."

Jensen said, "OK."

They walked to the front door and Guard Shimon asked, "What would you like us to do sir?"

Kurosu looked at the gate and asked, "Where's the girl?"

Guard Shimon pointed at the gate and Kurosu saw her and his eyes widened and said, "Let her in."

Jensen asked, "What's wrong?"

Kurosu answered, "That's my girlfriend."

Guard Shimon yelled, "Open the gates."

Guard Michelle opened the gate and Miyuki walked in and said, "Thank you very much."

Maya asked, "Who is it Kurosu?"

Kurosu answered, "It's my girlfriend."

Maya said, "This is bad."

Kurosu ran to the bathroom and washed his face and Miyuki walked into his house and walked into the living room and saw soldiers in there and asked, "Why are soldiers here?"

Akane stared at her and Miyuki asked, "Where's Kurosu?"

Maya answered, "In the bathroom. Miyuki, what brings you here?"

Miyuki answered, "Kurosu and I planned to eat out tonight. Tomorrow I'm going to the transformation school."

Maya heard that and said, "You're going too."

Miyuki asked, "What do you mean too?"

Maya answered, "Kurosu and I will be going there tomorrow as well."

Miyuki said, "Huh, so we won't be separated."

Maya said, "Nope."

Kurosu walked into the living room and Akane said, "He's back."

Honami said, "This is your girlfriend."

Kurosu answered, "Yep."

Miyuki asked, "What were we going to do tonight again?"

Kurosu answered, "Wherever you want to go. That's what I told you."

Miyuki asked, "Why is the military here?"

Akane answered, "To recruit him into the transformation squad."

Honami said, "And Maya."

Akane said, "And you if you want."

Honami asked, "Is she good enough?"

Akane smiled and answered, "Yes she is."

Kurosu said, "If you need me, I'll be in the gym."

Maya asked, "Why?"

Kurosu answered, "I always go there at this time."

Miyuki asked, "How long have you been working out?"

Kurosu answered, "9 years."

Maya said, "He means 12 years."

Kurosu said, "What she said."

Honami asked, "Before you leave and we leave, are you going to join our corps?"

Maya answered, "Yes."

Kurosu answered, "Sure thing."

Akane asked, "What about you Miyuki? Would you like to join?"

Miyuki answered, "Sure thing. I'd love to."

Akane turned around and grinned and said to herself, "Dammit. I wanted Kurosu all to myself."

Honami grabbed Akane's ear and she said, "I'm sorry. Let go of me."

Honami said, "Nope, stop trying to think about seducing Kurosu."

Akane said, "I'm sorry."

Kurosu said, "I get that a lot."

Miyuki said, "That's true. You aren't the first person to try to ruin our relationship."

Maya said, "She's not."

Kurosu answered, "Nope. Not at all. She's the 93rd girl that tried."

Honami said, "OK. We have to leave now. Kurosu, Maya and Miyuki, see you tomorrow after your first day at school."

They said, "Yes ma'am."

Akane walked toward him before they left and hugged him and whispered, "I love you."

Kurosu smiled and said, "Interesting."

Honami lifted Akane up and said, "Thank you for joining us. We'll have fun."

Akane said, "Yes we will."

Kurosu said, "No we won't."

Maya said, "Take them outside Jensen."

Jensen opened the door and they walked out and Jensen said, "Thank you for coming. And have a great day."

They said, "We will."

Honami gave the signal to get into the humvee and everyone ran there and Honami drove away and Kurosu watched and said, "This sucks."